The Child Protection Office, affiliated with the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria’s Committee of Social Affairs and Work in Manbij, a city controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), started issuing work cards for children ages 10 to 18 in late June.
The decision is the first of its kind in northeastern Syria and may be extended to all areas under the control of the Kurdish-led Autonomous Administration. To receive the card, the family must submit identification papers confirming the age of the child, the type of work involved and the work hours.